πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 2002

Gallery Tower Apartments

27-33 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 62 m tall Β· #72 in Southbank
  • 19 floors
  • 130 serviced apartments
  • 129 car spaces

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24 years standing

Built in 1 yr 5 mths

  1. Aug 2000Construction started
  2. 2002Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

11 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Gallery Tower Apartments

Gallery Tower Apartments is a tower in Southbank with 19 floors above ground, and its main use is recorded in the council census as commercial accommodation. Hayball Leonard Stent was the architect, and construction started in 2000 and finished in 2002. The roof stands 62 m high.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
2002 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Construction started
2000 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
62 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#72 of 190 in Southbank
Floors
19
Footprint
1,096 mΒ²
Architect
Hayball Leonard Stent Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Serviced apartments
130
Car spaces
129
Strata plan
PS414694 Β· 178 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
11

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Flinders Street Station 4 min walk Β· 3 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

38 cafΓ©s, 3 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

55 street trees within 150 m Β· park 165 m away

✨ Activity8/10

30,270 people pass daily nearby Β· 17 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Gallery Tower Apartments.

πŸ”‘Building managerPacific International HotelsreportedLessee of the serviced apartments under a 10-year lease at the time of saleSource: Aalto Projects β†—
πŸ“ArchitectHayball Leonard StentreportedDesigned the 18-storey buildingSource: Aalto Projects β†—
πŸ”‘Building managerMantra SouthbankverifiedCurrent Β· Hotel operator linked to the serviced apartmentsSource: Corporate Keys Australia β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
4 min Β· 326 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 376 m
πŸš‹Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14
Tram stop
3 min Β· 211 m
πŸš‹Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17
Tram stop
3 min Β· 235 m
πŸš‹Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #13
Tram stop
5 min Β· 369 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

38β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
3πŸ›’ Grocers
1πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
5🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
6🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Southbank

Residents18,670
Median age31
Households renting64%
Households without a car35%
Walk to work35%
Public transport to work32%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Gallery Tower Apartments: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $11k of new works
Largest: Detector Alterations Level 18 Pool Area
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: Level 18, Alteration to Pool Area - Mantra Hotel
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $313k of new works
Largest: Level 18, Alteration to Pool Area - Mantra Hotel
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $81k of new works
Largest: Fitout of Restaurant
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $356k of new works
Largest: Internal fitout to Unit 1801
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Signage
2002πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Gallery Tower Apartments completed: 19 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: Stage 8 - Structure levels (18-19), Main Architectural.
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 19 floors
Nov 2001πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2001πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates
Largest: Stage 1 - Residential development. Construction of perimeter piles
Aug 2000πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2000πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits Β· about $31.6m of new works
Largest: Stage 4 - Services and ground floor structure

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 (CCZ3)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.

Subdivision & permits

Plan of subdivision
PS414694
Lots on the plan
178
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
11
Estimated cost of works
About $32.4m
2000New works by year (estimated)2025

Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2002Commercial Accommodation Β· 19 floors Β· "Gallery Tower Apartments"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gallery Tower Apartments residential or commercial?

Gallery Tower Apartments is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Gallery Tower Apartments built?

Gallery Tower Apartments was completed in 2002.

How many floors does Gallery Tower Apartments have?

Gallery Tower Apartments has 19 floors above ground.

Does Gallery Tower Apartments have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 130 serviced apartments at Gallery Tower Apartments.

Who designed and built Gallery Tower Apartments?

Hayball Leonard Stent designed Gallery Tower Apartments. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Gallery Tower Apartments?

About 62 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 72 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Gallery Tower Apartments?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14, about 3 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Gallery Tower Apartments?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).

Does Gallery Tower Apartments have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS414694 has 178 lots.

Has any work been done on Gallery Tower Apartments recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 11 building permits for Gallery Tower Apartments since 2000. The most recent was in October 2018.

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That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0), Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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